Holi Special: Crispy Outside and Yummy Inside Mawa Gujiya/Karanji

Mawa gujiya is an integral part and is the most favorite Holi special Indian

delicacy. As Holi is around the corner. I am introducing with y'all my no sugar-no deep fried, a healthy mawa gujiya version. This festive favorite is cooked in various avatar. This airfryer mawa gujiya are the flavor of the season and are crispy from outside and yummy inside. This gujiya is a dream come true for all the weight watchers and health fanatics. Don't forget to add this sweet

into your Holi special menu. If served during Holi your near and dear once will enjoy the delicacy guilt free. This mawa gujiya are mostly famous in the northern parts of India. The magical taste of the combination of mawa, dry nuts, and coconut. So this Holi eat a healthy trend! Holi, the festival of Color or the celebration of Love and Joy, signifies the arrival of spring, the end of winter and the victory of good over evil. Also, we can say it is celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. On this day people meet family, friends to throw colors on each other, play drums and music, sing and dance, and then share Holi delicacies, drink(bhang made from cannabis) and food. Holi is also the time to savor on tasty food and exchanging sweets and gifts. Food is integral to every festival in India. These easy mawa gujiya are made with my homemade khoya/mawa stuffing, and all-purpose flour dough is fried in the air fryer that ready in minutes (only takes 10 minutes to cook). We love gujiya in my house, but deep frying things kept me away from

making and eating. But since I have prepared it in air fryer, I started to make it at least once a month. Tried them in the air fryer and they turned out perfect, golden, crispy and flaky on the outside and yummy in the inside with no oil! So, while you prepare yourself to enjoy this Holi with colors, then don't forget to make this Mawa gujiya to make this festival even more special. Preparation Time: 15 Minutes; Cooking Time: 10 Minutes.Each Mawa Gujiya Contains 110 Calories.

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Ingredients:

To Prepare Dough:

All Purpose Flour / Maida 1 Cup

Ghee/clarified butter 2 Tsp (melted)

Salt 1 pinch

Milk powder 1 Tbsp (optional)

Water/Milk to knead the dough

To Prepare Stuffing for

Gujiya:

Khoya/Mawa 1 Cup

Desiccated Coconut ¼ Cup

Jaggery/Sugar ¼ Cup

Sesame Seeds 2 Tbsp, dry roasted

Dry nuts 3 Tbsp, Chopped

Cardamom Powder 1 Tsp

Cooking oil Spray

Instructions:

To Prepare Dough:

In a mixing bowl add all purpose flour, salt, milk powder and melted ghee(Moyen) and rub with your palms.Now, knead a soft dough using water

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I am Dr. Shubhangi Kumbhar, a doctor turned house wife. Currently, I am a freelance nutritionist/dietitian and blogger at "Aaichi Savali". Aaichi Savali is an “Eatwell Guide”, focused towards Healthy, Delicious and Nutritious Food from all over the world. Furthermore, you can find quick and simple ideas for arts and crafts with recycled items in a fun way. Finally, our DIY tutorials for kids are super easy and fun to do exercises.
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